Cape May Event Calendar

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National Lighthouse Day

Celebrate the majestic beacons that are America’s maritime treasures — lighthouses — during National Lighthouse Day and enjoy special family friendly activities at the Cape May Lighthouse. Congress designated National Lighthouse Day on Aug. 7, 1989, marking the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Lighthouse Act and the commissioning of the first federal lighthouse… Read more »


Stairway to the Stars

Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon the moon is so dark it blends in with the night. Stars are more visible on clear nights during the new moon. 


Stairway to the Stars

Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon the moon is so dark it blends in with the night. Stars are more visible on clear nights during the new moon. This event takes place monthly on the night of the new moon 11/13.


Stairway to the Stars

Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon the moon is so dark it blends in with the night. Stars are more visible on clear nights during the new moon. This event takes place monthly on the night of the new moon 10/14 and 11/13.


Stairway to the Stars

Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon the moon is so dark it blends in with the night. Stars are more visible on clear nights during the new moon. This event takes place monthly on the night of the new moon 9/14, 10/14 and… Read more »


Stairway to the Stars

Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon the moon is so dark it blends in with the night. Stars are more visible on clear nights during the new moon. This event takes place monthly on the night of the new moon 8/16, 9/14, 10/14… Read more »


Stairway to the Stars

Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon the moon is so dark it blends in with the night. Stars are more visible on clear nights during the new moon. This event takes place monthly on the night of the new moon 7/17, 8/16, 9/14,… Read more »


Stairway to the Stars

Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon the moon is so dark it blends in with the night. Stars are more visible on clear nights during the new moon. This event takes place monthly on the night of the new moon 6/18,  7/17, 8/16,… Read more »


Cape May Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

Follow the light of the full moon on a rare nighttime climb up the 199 cast iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Lighthouse Full Moon Climb. You’ll experience a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Interpretive panels located at landings along the way… Read more »